Office Assistant (Full-time

The Administration Department is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Office Assistant. This full-time role requires a dependable professional who is able to work efficiently in a fast-paced confidential environment and provide exceptional internal and external customer service.

The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements.

We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.

If you are an individual who appreciates a collaborative team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!

A High School Diploma or GED, and two years of general office experience including customer service experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those in job description.

Questions on this recruitment can be directed to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Greeting and assisting customers in person and by telephone
• Performing a variety of administrative duties, including filing, copying, data entry, and calendar management
• Posting Accounts Payable transactions
• Transcribing, preparing, and reviewing meeting minutes
• Organizing, maintaining, and archiving departmental documents
• Utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook with a high level of proficiency
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and exercising sound judgment in handling sensitive information

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on-site.

• Oregon Driver's License – Class C with an acceptable driving record
• Certification of 40 words per minute at 95% accuracy keyboarding skills.

Attach your resume, cover letter and typing test.

Application materials must be turned in by the closing date in order to be considered for this position.

Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are:

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.

It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.

The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes, experience, responses to supplemental questionnaire, and meeting minimum…